Finally arriving in Coeur d'Alene Thursday mid afternoon there was one more truck to look at before the conference started. This one I spotted on craigslist 9 months prior and agreed to take a look if it was still available come October when I'd be in the area.
It hadn't sold in the meantime.
The owner was not the original however the truck had been in his family from new. A 1951 GMC dual wheel 1 ton.
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/FDy7H2e7C7zujdeMKCLeYtMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlinkLong story short it is a very clean truck, only major things against it was one spot of rust on the passengers floor and the bed I don't care a lot for. It has new glass in all except the rear, paint is presentable, frame looks good, brakes worked and had a few new flex lines and other recent work. Engine ran and sounded good, drove well, shifted smooth.
Not all perfect but these things I expect and or can deal with easily. Needs wiring harness soon, no shorts at present. Tires are old and checked but holding air, likely will last a while yet. Bed has rotten wood and some rust under a plywood floor. Original (I think) seat cover has some duct tape repairs. Wipers don't work. Carb requires part choke to run smooth.
We made a deal, loaded up the truck and strapped it down. For safe keeping over the weekend I backed truck, trailer, and pickup truck into the shop where the seller works. Walked the two blocks back to the conference center and supper quite pleased to have found a very decent 1 ton GMC.
https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5cPP7CYMbYdnx3iIl9KRLNMTjNZETYmyPJy0liipFm0?feat=directlinkNext the balance of the trip then preliminary work on the truck,
Grigg
